Top 10 Biggest WNBA Blowouts in History: Record-Breaking Games You Need to Know

Discover the top 10 biggest WNBA blowouts in history, including the Minnesota Lynx's 59-point victory and the New York Liberty's record-breaking 3-pointers.

With the ever-growing popularity of the 3-point shot, seemingly no lead is safe in the game of basketball. At the same time, a couple of 3-pointers can spark a run that puts a game out of reach in a blink of an eye. Here are the top 10 biggest blowouts in WNBA history:

1. 59 Points

  • Minnesota Lynx 111, Indiana Fever 52 - Aug. 18, 2017 The Minnesota Lynx scored the biggest WNBA blowout of all time, defeating the Indiana Fever by a staggering 59 points.

2. 48 Points

  • New York Liberty 100, Connecticut Sun 52 - June 1, 2025 The New York Liberty tied their own WNBA regular-season record by knocking down 19 3-pointers in this game.

3. 46 Points

  • Seattle Storm 111, Tulsa Shock 65 - Aug. 7, 2010 The Seattle Storm dominated the Tulsa Shock with a 46-point victory.

4. 45 Points

  • Houston Comets 110, Washington Mystics 65 - Aug. 17, 1998 The Houston Comets showcased their strength with a 45-point win over the Washington Mystics.

5. 43 Points

  • Washington Mystics 102, Connecticut Sun 59 - June 29, 2019 The Washington Mystics secured a 43-point victory against the Connecticut Sun.

  • Minnesota Lynx 114, Los Angeles Sparks 71 - May 31, 2006 The Minnesota Lynx dominated the Los Angeles Sparks with a 43-point win.

  • New York Liberty 88, Washington Mystics 45 - Aug. 13, 1998 The New York Liberty triumphed over the Washington Mystics with a 43-point margin.

6. 42 Points

  • Phoenix Mercury 107, Dallas Wings 65 - May 27, 2017 The Phoenix Mercury secured a 42-point victory against the Dallas Wings.

  • San Antonio Silver Stars 89, Phoenix Mercury 47 - Aug. 19, 2012 The San Antonio Silver Stars dominated the Phoenix Mercury with a 42-point win.

  • Connecticut Sun 97, New York Liberty 55 - June 15, 2012 The Connecticut Sun triumphed over the New York Liberty with a 42-point margin.

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